Master Hunter Volunteer Hours

[Dhoey07]

So, I was on wdfw.wa.gov checking out the master hunter list of volunteering options and came across this one:

Volunteers are needed for grounds maintenance work at the WDFW Tumwater Fish and Wildlife Patrol Shop and Fleet Storage Yard. Typical work will include grounds maintenance, mowing, trimming of shrubs, and litter clean-up. Estimated eight hours of work per week from June through September. Contact Lt. Dan O’Hagan, daniel.ohagan@dfw.wa.gov, (360) 268-0623, cell: (360) 580-2558.

This just rubs me the wrong way.   

[danderson]

the slippery slope of a program gone bad, what next!

[HornHoarder]

Now they are asking us to mow their grass and pick up their litter, and that 's what makes you a master hunter? What a joke.

[Special T]

I would suggest that you look into helping with a youth shooting activity. Hunters ed, or some kind of mentoring program for shooting, rifles shotguns, or bows.  I think you can have more fun, and have a better impact.  I wonder if being a volunteer for the Boyscouts shooting programs qualify??? I thought some one from our club got hours helping run a shooting program...

[ghosthunter]

There are many other things to do rather than mow their grass. Rockey Mt. Elk, Ducks Unlimited, work at local wildlife areas cleaning up after waterfowl seson.  Hunter Ed. ,Washington Waterfowl .

[Special T]

So if i went and picked up garbage such as shells and other litter that would apply? Sounds kinda like scouting to me. 

[Bob33]

I wonder if being a volunteer for the Boyscouts shooting programs qualify??? I thought some one from our club got hours helping run a shooting program...

I have no doubt it would qualify.  Get it approved first, like all projects.

" Mentoring activities with youth groups that promote firearm safety, hunting skills and outdoor ethics, or outdoor survival skills will be credited"